An In-Depth Look At The Kenwood Chef Classic Mixer

The design of the Kenwood Chef Classic is simple and efficient. It's testament to the quality of the concept that it has stood the test of time. Large quantities of ingredients are effortlessly handled - far more convenient than with a hand-held mixer.Heavy tiring work such as beating and kneading can be taken on without hesitation, while delicate whisking of egg whites or cream is performed with fine control over consistency.The more expensive models in the range have greater power, but the 800 watt motor in the KM336 is plenty powerful enough for most jobs asked of it. So much so that those who have used the machine say that the 2 kg capacity of bread dough can be easily handled.The motor speed is infinitely adjustable with the easy-to-use controls. There's a handy pulse function as well. One downside is that the motor is not all that quiet.The 4.6 litre coated aluminium bowl, the same size as all in the Chef series, has enough capacity for 2.7 kg of cake mixture or 12 egg whites. The splashguard helps to avoid spillage when adding ingredients to the bowl. Kenwood's famous planetary action means that all the contents get efficiently mixed.Three tools are included - a general purpose beater, a dough hook and a whisk. The tools are easily changed by tipping the mixer head back and the head locks back down into place to avoid lifting. This is a feature not found on every other make of mixer.A 1.5 litre blender/liquidiser is supplied with the machine. It fits on top of the unit and is great for soups and smoothies. There is a large range of other attachment you could add - mincer, pasta roller, juicer, icecream maker or spice mill for example.The Kenwood KM336 Chef Classic has a 12 month warranty for total peace-of-mind.The Kenwood name is well known for kitchen appliances, and rightly so. The Chef Classic mixer has featured in the range for many years, constantly improved and well regarded. It’s very well priced and should last for many years. We think it's a good buy.